How many of you are into shoes... (Dress Shoes)?

[swils8610]

I'm contemplating a pair of Rancourt Bartlett in Espresso Shell. Any words of wisdom?


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[Speed]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Ravello. The pic makes them look a bit like cigar, though.



I was lucky enough to buy them from a guy on SF. I had the opportunity to buy a pair of whiskey LWBs also, but passed. I regret it.

Sorry...A guy on "SF" ???

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Speed

Sorry...A guy on "SF" ???

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[Speed]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

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Thanks.

So pre- owned?

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks.

So pre- owned?

Usually pre purchased, but not worn.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks.

So pre- owned?

In my case, yes. The previous owner said that he had only worn them a few times and based on the condition, I believed him. I know it seems weird to buy used shoes, but when it comes to rare makeups, beggars can't be choosers. I bought them for a very reasonable price, too. Check SF and eBay for Ravello Aldens and you'll see many people asking $1000-$1500. Bastards!

When I think about it, buying a pair of shoes that had only been worn a few times isn't bad. That's practically new compared to the watches that I buy that have previously been worn for 40-50 years.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

In my case, yes. The previous owner said that he had only worn them a few times and based on the condition, I believed him. I know it seems weird to buy used shoes, but when it comes to rare makeups, beggars can't be choosers. I bought them for a very reasonable price, too. Check SF and eBay for Ravello Aldens and you'll see many people asking $1000-$1500. Bastards!

When I think about it, buying a pair of shoes that had only been worn a few times isn't bad. That's practically new compared to the watches that I buy that have previously been worn for 40-50 years.

I bought my John Lobb Chapels from a gent that bought online, and they didn't fit. They were barely creased, and I saved hundreds of dollars.

It's a fairly common practice, I think. And no different in my mind than buying a pre owned watch.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swils8610

I'm contemplating a pair of Rancourt Bartlett in Espresso Shell. Any words of wisdom?


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Get them.

I don't have that particular shoe and it's one but a few colors of shell from them I don't own, but Rancourt does make some great shoes. In fact of all the shoes I own besides Edward Green & Gaziano & Girling I probably own more from Rancourt than any other shoemaker.

Check out this thread.

https://www.styleforum.net/threads/r...-maine.197413/

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Any thoughts on these? I'm leaning towards the blue ones, but I have never bought shoes online, never mind from overseas. I'm US size 9.

https://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com...ctions/loafers

He has a great reputation for making mid tier level priced shoes. Check out this thread.



https://www.styleforum.net/threads/j...thread.344162/

[cda555]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I need to dust off the dust bag after seeing all these Alden posts

Jack Spade bag? I have the same one in blue.


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[Speed]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

In my case, yes. The previous owner said that he had only worn them a few times and based on the condition, I believed him. I know it seems weird to buy used shoes, but when it comes to rare makeups, beggars can't be choosers. I bought them for a very reasonable price, too. Check SF and eBay for Ravello Aldens and you'll see many people asking $1000-$1500. Bastards!

When I think about it, buying a pair of shoes that had only been worn a few times isn't bad. That's practically new compared to the watches that I buy that have previously been worn for 40-50 years.

No worries - no judgement here. I understand that's normal for Alden's and other high end shoes. Folks buy a pair and they just don't fit. L...so they sell them.

I think used would be the only way to get Ravello or cigar shell Cordovan.

The NY store will put regular customers on a list ala the Ceramic Daytona... but the San Francisco shop wouldn't even offer...

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by cda555

Jack Spade bag? I have the same one in blue.


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Yep

[locutus49]

Okay, I just ordered a pair of Edward Green blue suede penny loafers from Mr Porter. Hope they fit.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Okay, I just ordered a pair of Edward Green blue suede penny loafers from Mr Porter. Hope they fit.

Congrats.

When you try them on, walk on carpet and don't over flex them. That will keep them fresh if the don't fit and you need to return them.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Okay, I just ordered a pair of Edward Green blue suede penny loafers from Mr Porter. Hope they fit.

Congrats!!

You'll have to update us and tell us what you think when you get them. Unfortunately I've found unless I custom order loafers are not for me. I think that's pretty common for those with one foot a half size smaller than the other,

[Syed117]

Got my shoes back from AE after about a month.

They seem to have done a good job. They definitely seem tighter, but hopefully will break in the same way they did before.

Before and after

[Wesley Crusher]

Very nice. It looks like AE did a great job. The exposed nails on the heel pad is interesting. Never seen that before. The Dainite should last you a long time. You definitely won't burn through those as quickly as the leather soles.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Okay, I just ordered a pair of Edward Green blue suede penny loafers from Mr Porter. Hope they fit.

Let us know what you think.


I'll also be joining the EG family soon.

[Fredrik]

My john Lobb boots just arrived, picture by skoaktiebolaget. Unfortunately the shoe laces snapped the first day of wearing them, I am using the supplied spares now but need to get better laces.

[kelv_w]

Here's my CJ before polishing. Just prepped with some Renovateur



and mirror shine after

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by Fredrik

My john Lobb boots just arrived, picture by skoaktiebolaget. Unfortunately the shoe laces snapped the first day of wearing them, I am using the supplied spares now but need to get better laces.

Beauties! Too bad they can't afford good laces for the price you pay!

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by kelv_w

Here's my CJ before polishing. Just prepped with some Renovateur

Nice shine, kelv!

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Fredrik

My john Lobb boots just arrived, picture by skoaktiebolaget. Unfortunately the shoe laces snapped the first day of wearing them, I am using the supplied spares now but need to get better laces.

I love those boots, congrats.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by kelv_w

Here's my CJ before polishing. Just prepped with some Renovateur

Well done!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Fredrik

My john Lobb boots just arrived, picture by skoaktiebolaget. Unfortunately the shoe laces snapped the first day of wearing them, I am using the supplied spares now but need to get better laces.

Very nice, Luv the blue, Congrats!!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by kelv_w

Here's my CJ before polishing. Just prepped with some Renovateur

Great choice, Congrats!!

[Fredrik]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

I love those boots, congrats.

Thank you! They are very comfortable. I got some spare laces from Skoaktiebolaget today to try out in them. I hope they will hold up better.

It is strange that some manufacturers seem to supply their shoes/boots with sub-par laces. My Gaziano&Girling boots also had crappy laces, they snapped within a couple of weeks, wearing them maybe every third day. The laces in my Carmina, Viberg, and Edward Green boots are still the original ones. My Carmina boots are over 5 years old and I had the heels replaced last year. I walk up to 2000km per year so I need proper shoes that can be repaired.

[Wesley Crusher]

I really like the look of these Westons:



How is JM Weston in terms of quality? Are they in the Alden/C&J range or a step above?

[bassplayrr]

I'll openly admit to being quite the Alden fanboy.

[Wesley Crusher]

^ That's a nice, well rounded collection.